William A. Swendson II

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 62% Estate Planning
    39 years
  • 15% Elder Law
    28 years
  • 15% Probate
    39 years
  • 5% Real Estate
    39 years
  • 3% Tax
    39 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I genuinely believe that the value of life comes from service to others. I have dedicated more hours to this philosophy than our business manager would care to... more

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References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Thorough and qualified.”

Posted by: Eric, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I have had experience with Bill both as a colleague and as a client. He took time out of his busy day to address an urgent estate planning issue of... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


David Nathan Iancu

Attorney Swendson has a reputation for excellence throughout S.E. Wisconsin. I highly recommend this lawyer for anyone needing legal services in his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Iancu , Milwaukee (WI), Over 1 year ago
Emily A. Fey

Bill Swendson is my mentor. He has worked with me since 2004. I can attest first-hand to his brilliance as an estate planning attorney and the... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Emily Fey , Oconomowoc (WI), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

39 years since William A. Swendson II was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Wisconsin Active 1973 03/07/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Swendson/Menting Law Ltd. 1983–present
Partner at Johnson, Brendemuehl, Swendson & Georgeson 1974–1982
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Taxation/Accounting MA - Masters 1989
University of Wisconsin Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Nominated Top 10 Small Businesses of the Year Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce 2010
FIVE STAR Wealth Manager - Estate Planning Milwaukee Magazine 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Herbert J. Mueller Society, Greater Milwaukee Foundation 2010-present
President Village of Lac La Belle 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 98 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
16 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Wisconsin's Attempts to Extend the Sales and Use Tax to Services: Florida Revisited Journal of State Taxation 1989
Use of Disclaimers in Post Mortem Estate Planning University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Estate Planning Symposium 1985

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
basic estate planning Estate Planning Series sponsored by the United Church of Christ 2007
basic estate planning Basic Estate Planning sponsored by the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital Foundation 2004
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